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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.28, 859.30 and 367.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.28, 859.30 and 367.43 is: 550.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.28 : 859.30 = 367.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.28/859.30 = 367.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.28x = 859.30 × 367.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.28x = 315,727.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,727.38/573.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.74

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